Midday Supervisor

Lift Schools; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Birmingham seeks a Midday Supervisor to ensure students' safety and welfare during breaktimes. This part-time, fixed-term role requires experience in supervising young people, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. The position is critical for creating a safe and enjoyable environment for students during their breaks, and the role is set to commence ASAP with flexible working opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience of supervising children or young people, as a parent or carer.
• Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations.
• Ability to resolve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during breaktime hours.
• Ensure the safety, welfare, and positive behaviour of pupils.
• Oversee dining areas, playgrounds, and other designated areas.

Skills

Experience supervising children or young people

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Problem-solving and initiative

Job description

Job title: Midday Supervisor

Salary: NJC 3

School: Lift Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Location: Quinton, Birmingham B32 1PJ

Hours: 7.5 hour per week

Start date: ASAP

Contract: Fixed term until the end of July 2026

Your new school

Part of Lift Schools, Lift Four Dwellings Primary is based in a welcoming modern building. The school is led by a passionate and dedicated Head, Mrs Michelle Court. Originally from Birmingham, Michelle has worked within various schools across Lift, since joining Lift Four Dwellings Primary in March 2022 she has recruited a strong management team. In 2023 they obtained the first Good Ofsted, which was incredibly strong and are now pushing for outstanding. It’s an exciting time to join as they are now looking to recruit a Midday Supervisor on a fixed term contract until the end of July 2026.

Your new role

The role of the Midday Supervisor is to take care of all students on the school premises during any breaktime hours when pupils are not in class. The role is critical in ensuring the safety, welfare and positive behaviour of pupils, supervising pupils in dining areas, playgrounds and other designated areas within the school premises to create a safe and enjoyable breaktime experience.

What you’ll need to succeed

You will have experience of supervising children or young people as a parent or carer with the ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations and be able to resolve problems independently and use initiative.

The role is due to commence ASAP. This fixed term, part-time position.

We will be reviewing applications and arranging interviews as we receive them so please don't wait to apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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